Zahn, Timothy: ANGELMASS

Angelmass, a black hole deep in space, emits "angels", small particles that render humans calm, reasonable, and virtually incapable of lying. The Empyrean, human colonies in the far reaches of the galaxy, has discovered the angels and the power they wield. All members of Empyrean government must carry an angel.

The Earth-based Empire, the Pax, view the angels as an alien plot to subvert humanity. They dispatch Jereko Kosta, an innocent academic, to spy on the Empyrean and find out the truth about angels. With Chandris, a grifter who dogs his steps, he enlists on an "angel-hunting" ship. Close up, Kosta learns the angels may be more dangerous than the Pax fear.

AUTHOR:Timothy Zahn

COVER: paperback

PAGES: 554

LANGUAGE: english